AGARTALA, March 25: The Tripura government has established seven Prevention of Infiltration of Foreigners (PIF) camps across different districts to prevent illegal infiltration along the state’s 856-km-long international border with Bangladesh.

According to the Home Department, these PIF camps have been strategically set up in Dharmanagar (North District), Kailashahar (Unakoti District), Agartala (West District), Kamlasagar and Sonamura (Sepahijala District), Belonia, and Sabroom (South District) to enhance surveillance and security.

During the Tripura Legislative Assembly session on Monday, the Home Department, in a written statement, emphasized the crucial role of these camps in monitoring border areas and preventing unauthorized entry. The department also highlighted that these camps operate in close coordination with district police, the Border Security Force (BSF), and other security agencies to strengthen border security measures.

“These camps work in close coordination with district police, the Border Security Force (BSF), and other security agencies to prevent illegal infiltration,” the statement read.

Additionally, the department refuted claims of rising human trafficking activities in the state, clarifying that only one case has been recorded this year.

To counter potential human trafficking threats, the government has intensified efforts, including:

• Joint patrolling in sensitive areas along the international border.
• Targeted raids against traffickers based on intelligence inputs.
• Strict legal action under relevant laws to deter such activities.